The tired doctors and nurses will get a first-class welcome from Captain Paul Singleton. (Image: https://twitter.com/RIE_Lothian)

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The Royal Infirmary site is part of a bigger movement by British Airways pilot Dave Fielding, EasyJet pilot Emma Henderson and Prof Rob Bor, a psychologist at the Royal Free hospital in London, who came up with the idea to reward NHS workers.

The chill-out spaces are inspired by the movie Top Gun and the Edinburgh lounge is being managed by Captain Paul Singleton, a pilot with Virgin Atlantic.

The lounge is Edinburgh is the first of its kind to open in Scotland and is a chance for NHS staff to unwind during this difficult time.

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Inga Cosway, Healthy Working Lives Co-ordinator, Royal Infirmary Edinburgh, "We are delighted to welcome airline crew to our forces here at the Royal Infirmary.

"The Project Wingman lounge will provide a welcome space for colleagues to pause, reflect and unwind as together we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"Most of us will never have experienced the luxury of a first-class lounge, but I know that staff are delighted to have this facility available to them and cannot wait to meet the captain and his crew. We are grateful to the Edinburgh and Lothians Health Foundation who have provided essential funding to make this happen."

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"Like many others I wanted to do something to help and support the NHS at this critical time. My son had a major operation at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh and I cannot thank staff enough for the outstanding care that he received.

"I was in awe of NHS staff before the COVID-19 crisis hit, but now, more than ever I wanted to express my heartfelt thanks and admiration.

"As aircrew, we are highly trained, well organised & excellent communicators. Using these skills we hope to support every member of staff at the Royal Infirmary, who are working tirelessly as we navigate the uncharted territories that COVID-19 is presenting us with."